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Former Wallabies star Will Genia looking to offload home in Brisbane’s Coorparoo

Australian rugby union star Will Genia and his wife Vanessa have put their suburban Brisbane home on the market, …
Madonna still living in material world after buying The Weeknd’s California estate

A global pandemic isn’t enough to stop Madonna living large in her material world, …
Extension of HomeBuilder construction start welcomed

The Federal Government’s weekend announcement that the construction commencement requirement for the HomeBuilder has been extended has been welcomed by industry groups. …
Preliminary clearance rate tops 80 per cent on the back of higher volume

The combined capital city preliminary clearance rate has risen to 80.5 per cent this week after volume bounced back from the Easter slowdown. …
Peeved buyers demand pet-friendly apartments

Dwelling values are continuing to climb but so is confidence, with new data showing industry confidence levels are approaching record levels. …
Property values are climbing, and so is industry confidence

Dwelling values are continuing to climb but so is confidence, with new data showing industry confidence levels are approaching record levels. …
Metro Melbourne median house price passes the $1 million mark

The median house price in Victoria has recorded one of its largest quarterly increases, …
Are barndominiums the next big thing in the world of modular construction?

There’s a new craze in modular construction barnstorming the world of social media, …
First-home buyers turning attention to homes requiring renovations

First-home buyers are increasingly looking for fixer-uppers to get a foothold in the property market, …
New home building hits highest level in more than 20 years

New home building surged to its highest level in more than 20 years in the December quarter, …
Domain report shows house rents hit new highs in most capital cities

Domain has just released its Rent Report for the March quarter, with data showing every capital city in the country bar Melbourne, …
Sydney home achieves almost $1m price gain in nine months

In further evidence of the Sydney property market’s resurgence, a dilapidated three-bedroom home 14km from the CBD has achieved a price gain of almost $1 million in nine months. …

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Opinion

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Anton BabkovApril 20, 2021

Anton Babkov: Run your business with pictures, not your gut

How often have you sat in a meeting feeling your eyes glaze over from looking at a wall of numbers? Or worse still, …
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Joel DavorenApril 19, 2021

Joel Davoren: When is it wrong to focus on bragging rights?

Real estate as an industry is very focused on talking about records, and now more than ever! We do it because we are proud of what we do and what we achieve. …
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Andrew CocksApril 16, 2021

Andrew Cocks: First-home buyers seize the moment

In the past few months, calls for the Reserve Bank to 'do something' about runaway house prices have become louder, ignoring Governor Philip Lowe’s repeated response that it is not the job of the central bank to meddle with house prices. …
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Adam EmpringhamPromoted ContentApril 15, 2021

Image of health: How a new model helped group reach new heights

It’s clear there is strong demand from agents keen to create their own success, with our agency team at Image Property soaring by a staggering 540 per cent in just six months. …
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Fiona BlayneyApril 13, 2021

Fiona Blayney: Treading a new path

Fiona Blayney reflects on the tumultuous year that was 2020, what she learnt from it and why two simple questions will help you plan the remainder of the year ahead and make better connections with your clients. …
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Partner ContentTravis WilliamsApril 13, 2021

Travis Williams: ERPs and why you need one in your real estate business

As an agent, your CRM is your lifeblood. It's your phone book, task manager and resource to get what you need now and in the future. …
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Latest from the Podcast

The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean

Cassandra CharlesworthApril 16, 2021

Your personal Insta strategy, sorted with Ellen Farley

In this episode of the Elevate podcast, LJ Hooker senior digital strategist Ellen Farley takes a deep dive into the power of Instagram and video when it comes to building authentic connections in real estate. …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean

Cassandra CharlesworthApril 9, 2021

How the pandemic paved the way for property boom: Simon Pressley

Simon explains how Propertyology tipped the pandemic would prompt a property boom, along with his predictions for the months ahead. …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean

Cassandra CharlesworthMarch 31, 2021

How to secure listings in a tight market: Claudio Encina

In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Claudio Encina offers his insight into the three critical areas agents should be concentrating on right now to secure listings in a tight market. …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean

Cassandra CharlesworthMarch 26, 2021

How one appraisal a day can take you to the top: Jeremy Wilkinson

In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Jeremy Wilkinson discusses why authenticity is key and how an appraisal a day helps build a solid real estate career. …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean

Cassandra CharlesworthMarch 23, 2021

Optimising your reputation online: Sean Smit

In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Sean explains why reviews aren’t just about reputation but are also about search strategy and shares his tips on how to make asking for and receiving reviews part of your everyday process. …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean

Cassandra CharlesworthMarch 19, 2021

How to market yourself in a changed digital world: Valentina Borbone

In this episode of the Elevate podcast, digital marketing educator Valentina Borbone explains the changes currently occurring in the digital marketing world and the impact they will have on agents. …
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From the Editor - Samantha McLean

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Samantha McLeanDecember 22, 2020

2020: Have you been keeping informed?

2020 has been a year for the ages - and so much has happened. We're reviewing the year with an all star panel - where we will find out who has been 'paying attention' to the news this year in the real estate industry. …
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Prospecting and Listing

Samantha McLeanAugust 25, 2020

The ultimate guide to real estate prospecting resources

We have trawled the Elite Agent archive, as well as the entire living history of the internet, to present both golden oldies and new thinking to help you gain inspiration in your real estate prospecting. …
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Real Estate Industry News

Samantha McLeanJuly 1, 2020

Thodey report recommends land tax, not stamp duty

NSW stamp duty should be replaced by land tax, according to a recommendation of the Thodey Report, which was released today. …
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Real Estate Industry News

Samantha McLeanMay 19, 2020

Property industry can help kickstart economic recovery

Australia’s leaders have taken decisive action in response to coronavirus which has protected Australians from the terrible health outcomes seen in other countries. …
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Samantha McLeanMay 13, 2020

COVID-19 Trends and impacts

This video is part of the Transform 2020 series of videos which talks about: COVID-19 - extreme change, but where are the opportunities for real estate agents, …
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Samantha McLeanMay 3, 2020

Emphasis on communication

When the realities of COVID-19 hit, REA Group had to respond quickly. The company’s priority was to support its people and customers while getting behind the real estate industry to navigate through this global pandemic. …
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Feature Interviews

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Kylie DulhuntyApril 19, 2021

Paying it forward: 30 minutes with Stu Benson

There's nothing Stu Benson loves more than a live auction. An industry expert synonymous with the sales technique in Sydney's north-west, …
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Daniel JohnsonApril 15, 2021

Ellen Farley: Social order and conduct

As a senior digital strategist with LJ Hooker, Ellen Farley knows a thing or two about navigating the online landscape. …
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Kylie DulhuntyApril 9, 2021

Anything is possible: Mat Steinwede on how to run a high-performance team

Mat Steinwede has been described in many ways over his 25 years in real estate, but one word you’ll never see connected to his name is ‘dictator’. …
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Daniel JohnsonApril 7, 2021

Simon Pressley: Going against the grain

He’s a three-time REIA Buyer’s Agent of the Year and Australian Real Estate Hall of Fame inductee, and as Managing Director of Propertyology, …
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Hannah GillApril 1, 2021

Creating habits that stick: Hannah Gill

Too often we promise ourselves we will beat a bad habit or replace it with a new, improved version, only to give up trying soon after. …
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Pancho MehrotraMarch 31, 2021

The trouble with hiring a rainmaker – Pancho Mehrotra

Pancho Mehrotra explores which personality traits are essential when hiring a rainmaker and how to avoid common blindspots to ensure you choose the right agent. …
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Kylie DulhuntyMarch 30, 2021

Leap of faith: Etienne Labuschagne

Etienne Labuschagne isn't afraid to take chances. Once the top Harcourts business owner in South Africa, Etienne is now one of the driving forces behind Brisbane's successful Harcourts Solutions. …
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Kylie DulhuntyMarch 29, 2021

Experience that counts: Deepen Khagram

Commercial real estate runs through Deepen Khagram's veins. From owning and running petrol stations to selling multi-million dollar properties, there's not much the RE/MAX Commercial Director hasn't done. …
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Daniel JohnsonMarch 26, 2021

Nick Psarros – Consistency the key to success

Industry veteran Nick Psarros has amassed dozens of awards over the past decade-and-a-half, and he’s recently added another to his trophy cabinet. …
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Ellen BathgateMarch 24, 2021

Three ways to get more referrals – Ellen Bathgate

Growing your rent roll can be difficult, particularly if you're a new business. Ellen Bathgate examines the importance of generating referrals and how you can secure them when your rent roll is too small to return the favour. …
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Travis WilliamsPromoted ContentMarch 22, 2021

PropTech a critical piece of the puzzle: Jason Sharpe

As part of this series, Box+Dice CEO Travis Williams asks the tough questions of top-performing agents. This time around he quizzes Woodards Carlton North and Ascot Vale Managing Director Jason Sharpe about the top PropTech tools his agency uses and how those tools help foster success. …
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Kylie DulhuntyMarch 19, 2021

How NSW’s best real estate agent sells prestige property at volume

When you’re widely considered Australian real estate royalty, you could be forgiven for doing a Harry and Meghan and resting on your laurels or taking easy street. …
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Samantha McLeanFebruary 16, 2021

Michelle Williams: At Home with Property Management

It has been an incredibly busy few years for @home Property Management Solutions. They have built an outstanding reputation for service excellence and have won many awards. …
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February 16, 2021

Kelley Seaton: Delivering outstanding service
February 9, 2021

How to build empathy with your clients and your team in 2021
February 5, 2021

Amy Bennett: Collaboration and communication

Listing and Marketing

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Cassandra CharlesworthJanuary 17, 2021

The power of relationships: Conor Canning

Last year Tasmanian real estate agent Conor Canning stole our hearts as part of the ultimate love story on the reality TV show Bachelor in Paradise. …
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January 7, 2021

Five prospecting tips for 2021
January 5, 2021

Fresh ideas to revive an old listing without asking for more VPA: Anton Babkov
November 18, 2020

The art of negotiation – find their motivation

Real Estate Tech and Social

Real Estate Industry News

Daniel JohnsonApril 12, 2021

Luke Kenyon joins Homely’s Executive Team as Head of Product

One of the nation’s leading industry-backed real estate portals has appointed a new Head of Product, with Homely.com announcing Luke Kenyon has joined its Executive Team to take on the newly created role. …
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April 12, 2021

The value equation: Trish Varker-Miles
March 2, 2021

Eagle Software launches new Interactive Owner Portal
February 25, 2021

Time of the essence as Rex announces new purpose-built calendar

Leadership

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Scott BatemanJanuary 17, 2021

How to master strategic thinking in real estate: Scott Bateman

For more than 20 years I’ve been involved in sales across various industries and there’s a question I’ve asked every team I’ve worked with during this time which is (almost) always guaranteed to result in stunned silence – “what do you do that your competitors would admit they can’t or … …
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December 9, 2020

Struck down by tinselitis? Here’s what to do
December 8, 2020

The four Cs of leadership in a crisis: Leanne Pilkington
October 6, 2020

Leading a franchise during a pandemic

Real Estate Industry News

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Opinion

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Listing and Marketing

Real Estate Tech and Social

Leadership

Three trends getting results in property management: Tiffany Bowtell

Build-to-rent surge will change apartment living for Australians, but for better or worse?

Finding strength in adversity: John Knight

Project fatigue: Manos Findikakis

David Harrison elected as Property Council of Australia’s new National President

Why isn’t there a big increase in tiny house living?

Volume is vanity and profit is sanity: Manos Findikakis

Coping with the emotional rollercoaster of real estate sales: Manos Findikakis

New Zealand’s Don Ha Project Sales wins global RE/MAX awards

Let’s work together: George Giannakakis

The opposing challenges of differentiation and automation: Brock Fisher

Eleni Roumanous: Reversal of fortunes

Renovating and insurance cover

Off the leash and on the lease – the pros and cons of pets in rentals

Turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s road map

Consistent communication: Tara Bradbury

Creativity, innovation and relationship building: where is property management heading?

Daily grind or creative mind?

Talisha Buttsworth: Clean workspace, clear mind

How to show true value as a property manager

Going viral with video: Christian Gravias

Mastering the art of high-volume sales: Chari Emirzade

Empowering women in real estate and the community: Laura Valenti

The real estate tech that’s here to stay: Josh Callaghan

The science of social selling: Drew Davies